Devine Scripture

Proverbs 26:23

Proverbs chapter 26 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Fervent lips and a wicked heart Arelikean earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Fervent lips and a wicked heart Arelikean earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

Context

v.22The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

v.23This passage

v.24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 10:18

    He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

  • Luke 11:39

    And the Lord said unto him, Now ye the Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter; but your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness.

  • Ezekiel 33:31

    And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but do them not; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their gain.

  • Proverbs 25:4

    Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:

  • Luke 22:47

    While he yet spake, behold, a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them; and he drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

  • Matthew 23:27

    Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which outwardly appear beautiful, but inwardly are full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.